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an unbelievable air of energy in this stadium. people are filing in and have been here for a couple of hours. we got here at 5:30 in the morning. people were waiting outside the gate. they were led in. the upper stands under the roof are packed in the far end of the stadium. a constant sea of dancing and chanting and celebration. it's been absolutely remarkable. we are about 90 minutes out from the actual program which will involve singing the south african national anthem, speeches from president obama, bangui moonof the united nations, raul castro of cuba - and many others as well. it's an electric scene. so far the stadium has not filleded in. you are seeing a lot of empty seats, that's partially because it's pouring rain and people don't want to sit out from under the roof. we expect in an hour and a half those seats will be filled in. we talked to those up three, four in the morning. they say they can't miss it. >> talk a little bit about the logistics of this. 94,000 potentially. more than 100 world leaders there. logistics
an unbelievable air of energy in this stadium. people are filing in and have been here for a couple of hours. we got here at 5:30 in the morning. people were waiting outside the gate. they were led in. the upper stands under the roof are packed in the far end of the stadium. a constant sea of dancing and chanting and celebration. it's been absolutely remarkable. we are about 90 minutes out from the actual program which will involve singing the south african national anthem, speeches from...
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protestors focus their energy on the senate where the reform package was being debated. it's been surrounded by barricades and there is a heavy police presence. there's a clearly tense debate going on in mexico. it looks likely to pass later in the week but we'll see protests increase in size and volume as this goes along. >>> the merger of american airlines and u.s. airways is set to go forward. al jazeera's juan los molina has the story. >> soon be one company flying under one name. supreme court justice ruth bader ginsberg consequent the merger drive ticket prices up, makes planes more crowded. >> for one it's going to eliminate overlapping routes that u.s. air and american both smaird, ticket prices are going ogo up for those. but it will also make a more efficient airlines for some ways where planes that were undersold on certain routes will now be in capacity so that will drive prices down. >> after the court's announcement the event grs of signifies the merger. becoming the new american airlines on december 9th. to win justice department approval the new mega airl
protestors focus their energy on the senate where the reform package was being debated. it's been surrounded by barricades and there is a heavy police presence. there's a clearly tense debate going on in mexico. it looks likely to pass later in the week but we'll see protests increase in size and volume as this goes along. >>> the merger of american airlines and u.s. airways is set to go forward. al jazeera's juan los molina has the story. >> soon be one company flying under one...
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a territory that is believed to contain one quarter of the world's undiscovered energy resources. plus new groundbreaking technology used by law enforcement to bring down criminals and the crime rate. that's next on al jazeera. >> they are some of the meanest streets in the country. two cities where the california dream has really been fading into a reality of crime, but oakland and richmond, california, are fighting back. not with boots on the ground, but with bots. technologhat can track a gunshot from thousands of miles away. "techknow's" lindsay moran spent time on the ground to find out how this works. >> reporter: oakland and richmond is a network of high tech ears. acoustic sensors that could be a game changing in reducing gun violence. it's part of "shot spotter." within seconds after a gun is fired the system pinpoints the location, and alerts police dispatchers and patrol units. >> the first thing it shows is that there were multiple gunshot fires and give us pinpoint location. i almost have realtime information where shots are being fired and where i'm going. >> here's
a territory that is believed to contain one quarter of the world's undiscovered energy resources. plus new groundbreaking technology used by law enforcement to bring down criminals and the crime rate. that's next on al jazeera. >> they are some of the meanest streets in the country. two cities where the california dream has really been fading into a reality of crime, but oakland and richmond, california, are fighting back. not with boots on the ground, but with bots. technologhat can...
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as soccer city was quiet and then suddenly it isn't. [ singing ] >> reporter: the gates open and the energy floods in. pouring rain drives the early arrivals into the covered upper deck. where they have no problems staying warm, and no doubts about why they are here. >> we are here to to celebrate. >> coming 800 miles from cape town to dance in the aisles and be part of the massive group farewell. >> there is no man like mandela. so yes, this is my final good buy. >> reporter: in the stadium hallways roving fans and singers sweep people up with them. and gather outside in circles of noise and joy. >> we've been asking people all week long whether this was a time of sadness or celebration? on this day, in this stadium the answer is clear. >> reporter: the rain never let's up, and of course it doesn't matter. >> just to be out in the rain, come on. he has done so much more for us. this don't dampen our spirits. >> reporter: in the top row seats farthest from the stage the view is just fine. the biggest roars in a long afternoon of speech making goes to president obama. [ cheering ] >> we look
as soccer city was quiet and then suddenly it isn't. [ singing ] >> reporter: the gates open and the energy floods in. pouring rain drives the early arrivals into the covered upper deck. where they have no problems staying warm, and no doubts about why they are here. >> we are here to to celebrate. >> coming 800 miles from cape town to dance in the aisles and be part of the massive group farewell. >> there is no man like mandela. so yes, this is my final good buy....
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and in that role she helped make the country one of the world's leaders in alternative energy and we want to go back to johannesburg to listen to her speech. >> apartheid defeated by mandela and the south african people was the most elaborate and cruel form of social and political inequality of modern times. the leader now mandela. this great leader had his eyes focused on the future of his country, of his people and of all africa. he also was a source of inspiration for similar struggles in brazil and throughout south america. mediva as you affectionately call him is a reference to all of us. for the stoic, firm, patient and entering prison and suffering. for the enlightened strength and the determination that he showed in his fight. for his deep commitment to justice and peace. above all for his moral and ethical superiority. he was able to turn the quest for truth and forgiveness into the pillar of national reconciliation and the building of a new south africa. we must play homage of exaggeration of greatness and is the case with nelson mandela. >> he left many lessons not only fo
and in that role she helped make the country one of the world's leaders in alternative energy and we want to go back to johannesburg to listen to her speech. >> apartheid defeated by mandela and the south african people was the most elaborate and cruel form of social and political inequality of modern times. the leader now mandela. this great leader had his eyes focused on the future of his country, of his people and of all africa. he also was a source of inspiration for similar struggles...
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protestors focus their energy on the senate where the reform package was being debated. it is surrounded by car cased and there is a heavy police presence. clearly a tense debate is going on in mexico. it looks likely to pass later in the week. we'll see protests gather in size as this goes on. >> if mexico passes that bill, it would be the most drastic overhaul in its oil industry in 75 years. here's what's making business news this morning, the world's biggest airline free for takeoff, american airlines and u.s. airways merging. four carriers now control 4/5 of the u.s. air market. >> we could soon get hint about when the fed could ease back on oh its stimulus program. friday's encouraging jobs report is expected for the fed to pull back. >> they don't want to do anything at-bat, because we've had a few artificial dawns already in the course of this recovery. if you look at one month's job picture and say things are great now, let's ease off a bit, you have the risk of plunging the nation right back into recession. the fed doesn't want to do that. >> a survey found tha
protestors focus their energy on the senate where the reform package was being debated. it is surrounded by car cased and there is a heavy police presence. clearly a tense debate is going on in mexico. it looks likely to pass later in the week. we'll see protests gather in size as this goes on. >> if mexico passes that bill, it would be the most drastic overhaul in its oil industry in 75 years. here's what's making business news this morning, the world's biggest airline free for takeoff,...
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dubbed an international whizz-kid, a top scientist at university and is the youngest member of the energy advisory panel. live from johannesburg, south africa. you were a tribal singer for nelson mandela in 2003. tell me, what exactly does that mean, and how did you get the gig? . >>. >> it was an incredible idea to be his singer. in 2003 when he came for the prize activing ceremony. >> you went on later after that to create a record. there our. after this moment you went to create a record-breaking rocket fuel. this kind of made you the poster child for south africa's education. the mandela family was quoted describing you as the face of the new south africa. what is the face of the young generation of post-apartheid south africa. >> i think the young face of this new south africa is a dynamic face. we don't - our revolution will not be a political one. our revolution will be a revolution driven by innovation and prosperity across all income levels in south africa. we are very dynamic generation. my story is like that of millions of south africans. >> you describe this challenge rising t
dubbed an international whizz-kid, a top scientist at university and is the youngest member of the energy advisory panel. live from johannesburg, south africa. you were a tribal singer for nelson mandela in 2003. tell me, what exactly does that mean, and how did you get the gig? . >>. >> it was an incredible idea to be his singer. in 2003 when he came for the prize activing ceremony. >> you went on later after that to create a record. there our. after this moment you went to...